A new organisation is being set up to support parents and families and you could be involved too. Louise Smith is passionate about supporting parents and caregivers who have experienced child-to-parent violence, social care involvement, family separation, and the isolation

It was wonderful to see so many of you join us for the Dudley CVS AGM and Community Action Awards at Brierley Hill Civic, a special evening celebrating not only incredible community action across Dudley borough. Throughout the evening, we

I recently caught up with Sarah Offley, Chief Officer at Dudley Voices for Choice, a charity built around a simple but powerful idea: people whose lives decisions affect should have a real say in making them. What does good leadership

The easyfundraising Impact Fund is back for a second round, offering unrestricted grants of £1,000 to UK not-for-profit organisations. The grant size has doubled in value from the first round, giving even more support to organisations making a difference in their

Our friends at Kids Clothes Project and Random Act of Kindness Black Country CIC have launched a campaign to donate toys to children at Christmas. The good causes are seeking: Donations of toys or money A secure drop-off point to

A couple of weeks ago I visited Fens Pool Community Centre. The last time I met with trustees and volunteers was in a local coffee shop. The centre had been all but completely destroyed by a fire in August 2025.

There are some places that feel as though they’ve been quietly waiting to be discovered. Tucked away among the industrial estates of Halesowen, Hawne Basin is one of them. At first glance, it is exactly what you might expect from

For families experiencing hardship across Lye, Dudley borough and the wider West Midlands, timely support can make all the difference. That’s why we’re delighted that The Afiyya Foundation has officially become a registered charity, opening new opportunities to provide hope,

Dudley Council has launched a new grants scheme in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority. The fund aims to unlock under-used infrastructure, widen access to cultural experiences, and drive inclusive, place-based regeneration through culture. ​ Cultural and Creative Investment Programme funding